SRAD 600s, any pitfalls?

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Well, i've been offered an SRAD 600 for sale, described as "a bit tatty". Are there any mechanical issues specific to this bike that i need to check, or is it just the usual stuff?

This will be my fourth bike, so i'm acquainted with how to check machines over, i just need to know about specific issues with this bike.

Jack
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V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

bike! magazine did a full buyers guide to this a few months back in the really useful section, ill see if i can dig it up, if not anyone else got it?

camcam · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Karma :

ive had mine since november nothing gone wrong so far touch wood.
how much is he/she asking for the bike thats in "a bit tatty" condition?

milage ?

mine just under 32000 miles now had 27049 when i got it and paid 1800 for it
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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

I'm not declaring the price, but it's a good price, as i've been keeping a keen eye on the prices for a while. RS motorcycles have one that's a Cat c write off £100 puts it right, and that's up for £100 (iirc). there are plenty of SRAD bargains out there.

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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

OMG I MUST NOT POST PRICE IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE BUY IT!!1111

Nah, SRADs are pretty solid, just check the usual stuff. If you wanna be anal check it hasn't been raced (drilled holes in the sump plug)

Gaz

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Not incase someone else buys it, but incase i sell it on after a few months

Wink

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

i think you will get cheaper if you dont buy from a dealer.

I am not convinced that dealers check bikes before they go out and if something goes wrong Im not convinced they would fix it.

Have a test ride and see if it seems ok.

I test rode one and its mirrors shook, and the speedo needle wobbled 10mph above and below the true speed.

A dealer may even be able to fix little things like that before you bought it.

I also didnt like the handling but this could have been that the tyres were square.

I prefer thundercats and tt600s.
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Ork12 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Dec 2004 Karma :

Mine is great (one in avatar) , gotta sell it though due to getting a bandit.

If you've got any SRAD questions feel free to PM me and I'll try and answer them Smile

Alex.

V2 · Nearly there... Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Karma :

damn i cant find the mag, oh well it was a big gsxr buyers guide thing i seem to remember it saying something about the downpipes corroding and also the rear shock linkages and general other things on the bike if its been ridden in winter and not looked after

chad1965 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 02 Jul 2006 Karma :

If the bike is tatty on the outside you can bet the engine hasn't been looked after.Good bikes though.I've had mine for a couple of years now and love it.Spares easy to find on flea bay .
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LUXY DJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Karma :

yep so far so good for me aswell Wink

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camcam · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Karma :

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what about you?
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Sephiroth · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

Ooo err..

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fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

You probably know this already, but accelerate hard in second. The SRAD I rode was jumping really bad when off the lights.
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camcam · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Karma :

i think i got some water down the can yesterday when cleaning the bike it makes a burbling noise 1-3k revs im sure it will evaparate soon
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lllN30lll · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Karma :

had mine for about 4 month now, in the weekday it's used as a commuter bike doing about 30 miles a day, weekend it gets it's daily dose of A-road punishment Very Happy

and it's perfect mechanically wise.

I paid 1800 for mine, tax and mot'd with 22k on the clock.

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chad1965 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 02 Jul 2006 Karma :

N30,They are good bikes.I use mine daily and love it.
Davo,Brewer i can see where you're both coming from.What i should have posted was that this is only my opinion.Others will think differently,thats what forums are about.
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